Friday, March 21, 2008

Web TV Series

I have never tried to watch a TV series online, so with this blog I checked out a few websites to get an idea of what they are really about. I found that I would not really be interested in watching many of the series that are offered, however there are some pros to watching an online series compared to watching a TV series. Having the mobility to watch them when you want is a nice feature. Many people today have laptops, so it is very convenient to be able to watch them at a click of your mouse. For example, you may be taking a long trip and watching an online series could help to pass the time. I also found that many TV series appear online as well. Many of the TV series that air on TBS are available to watch online, so if you miss an episode because you were not home, you can watch it on the web. Several of the series have archives, so you could watch any episode from any season.

I also noticed that there are many series that are only offered on the web. Most of these series are made by everyday people and not just well known actors. These are nice because we get to watch a type of series that would not be broadcasted on TV and are about several topics.

It is also nice because when you go to watch an online series you know the exact running time and you can watch it at your convenience. You do not have to wait for an allotted time to watch the show like on television. The number of seasons is also given and if you choose you are able to watch any episode from a previous season. Many of the online episodes that are not well known are from several countries and you do not get the chance to see other series that are made in other countries on TV.

The online series also allows the viewer to leave comments, which I think is great because you can see what other people’s inputs were about the movie. If you see that the series looks to be a hit, then you may decide to check it out and if it looks like a complete failure you may choose not to watch it. We always like to hear about others opinions before we decide on something ourselves. I know that when I am about to go and see a new movie that it going to be released, I always ask my friend’s opinions that have already seen it.

For someone who has never watched an online episode, I would say that it is very simple to find and navigate. It is nice that you do not have to be a computer genius to find what you are looking for. Also, there is a very broad range of options which is nice, whether they are TV series that are also aired online or only online series that come from the everyday person.

As for Quaterlife, I never watched an episode until now, but I did read that the co-creator mentioned that the series did not work on TV. He stated that it was “too simplistic” and would probably be better fit for being aired on a cable channel. I found this article written by James Hibberd and Steven Zetchick at http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ie4fce632e9ac5150da54ab3f14a8730f, if anyone would like to check out the article.

Web TV Series

I have never tried to watch a TV series online, so with this blog I checked out a few websites to get an idea of what they are really about. I found that I would not really be interested in watching many of the series that are offered, however there are some pros to watching an online series compared to watching a TV series. Having the mobility to watch them when you want is a nice feature. Many people today have laptops, so it is very convenient to be able to watch them at a click of your mouse. For example, you may be taking a long trip and watching an online series could help to pass the time. I also found that many TV series appear online as well. Many of the TV series that air on TBS are available to watch online, so if you miss an episode because you were not home, you can watch it on the web. Several of the series have archives, so you could watch any episode from any season.

I also noticed that there are many series that are only offered on the web. Most of these series are made by everyday people and not just well known actors. These are nice because we get to watch a type of series that would not be broadcasted on TV and are about several topics.

It is also nice because when you go to watch an online series you know the exact running time and you can watch it at your convenience. You do not have to wait for an allotted time to watch the show like on television. The number of seasons is also given and if you choose you are able to watch any episode from a previous season. Many of the online episodes that are not well known are from several countries and you do not get the chance to see other series that are made in other countries on TV.

The online series also allows the viewer to leave comments, which I think is great because you can see what other people’s inputs were about the movie. If you see that the series looks to be a hit, then you may decide to check it out and if it looks like a complete failure you may choose not to watch it. We always like to hear about others opinions before we decide on something ourselves. I know that when I am about to go and see a new movie that it going to be released, I always ask my friend’s opinions that have already seen it.

For someone who has never watched an online episode, I would say that it is very simple to find and navigate. It is nice that you do not have to be a computer genius to find what you are looking for. Also, there is a very broad range of options which is nice, whether they are TV series that are also aired online or only online series that come from the everyday person.

As for Quaterlife, I never watched an episode until now, but I did read that the co-creator mentioned that the series did not work on TV. He stated that it was “too simplistic” and would probably be better fit for being aired on a cable channel. I found this article written by James Hibberd and Steven Zetchick at http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ie4fce632e9ac5150da54ab3f14a8730f, if anyone would like to check out the article.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Music

I believe that music can bring many thoughts and feelings to your mind. When there are tough times in our lives we always can find a song that can relate to our problem. No matter what the problem, you feel like the person who wrote the song has felt like you are and you feel like you are not the only person in the world facing a particular problem.

Also music can liven up our day. I know that on the way to school I turn up the radio as loud as I can, to a song that I really like. Sometimes I will sing and dance to song if I am having a good day, but I make sure that there is no one around to see me.

To me music can be great stress reliever. On the weekends I when I go out to a club with my friends I can dance the night away without having to worry about work or school. It allows me to get away from the real world and just have fun. It allows me to feel like a kid again with no responsibilities. I don’t know if anyone else feels this way, but I will be 22 in August and I feel like I am getting so old.

Music can bring relationships together whether it is a romantic relationship or just a friendship. At social functions there is always some kind of music on. I know that I have never been to a party or get together where the radio was not playing. Even if you go out to dinner, most of the time there is music playing in the background. Also many stores have some kind of background music while you shop. If people are at a club that only plays a specific type of music that may mean that they have something in common and lead to a relationship. In High School I know that you always met someone new every time that a dance was held.

I think that music can serve many purposes. I think that it all depends on the person and why they enjoy music